Arctic and Antarctic Tundra
Which is colder, Arctic Tundra or Antarctic Tundra?
Antarctic Tundra
What is the definition of an Alpine Tundra?
Top high mountains with climate influenced by high altitudes.
Ocean but there are some land animals.
What is climate change caused by?
"Enhanced" greenhouse effect due to increased levels of Greenhouse Gasses.
Which Tundra has longer growing seasons?
1). Arctic Tundra
2). Antarctic Tundra
3). Alpine Tundra
Alpine Tundra
define altitude.
the elevation above sea level
Where are Alpine Tundras found?
in very high altitudes where large trees cannot grow
define salinity.
amount of salt in the water varies in polar ecosystems.
What does (GHG) stand for?
Greenhouse Gasses
What is the difference between the Arctic and the Antarctic Tundra?
The Arctic is cold, but the Antarctic is colder and is actually a polar ecosystem.
What is the precipitation like in both the Arctic Tundra and Antarctic Tundra?
1). high
2). mid
3). low
low
True or False
Can't grow because of high elevation
False. It can grow because of high elevation
Name some animals that you find in a polar ecosystem.
Polar Bears, Phytoplankton, Zooplankton, Seals, Algae etc.
What are some negative effects in climate change?
changes in temperature/precipitation, human health impacts, more hurricanes, coral bleaching, ocean acidification, etc.
What is the summer growing season in both an Arctic and Antarctic Tundra?
short/sunny/cool.
Is the Antarctic based on a polar ecosystem or a tundra. Explain why?
define treeline(timberline).
the edge of a habitat where trees can't grow b/c of high elevation(alpine tundra) or high latitude(arctic tundra)
Fill in the blanks:
White show/ice reflects heat(answer), white dark colored land or water absorbs heat(answer)
high albedo, low albedo
What are greenhouse gasses?
It traps heat and sends it back into the Earth's surface.
Why are Polar Bears seen in Alaskan?
Melting sea ice, polar bears have issues finding habitats and food.
What are some adaptations in the Arctic and Antarctic Tundra?
Animals can adapt to long cold winters
Very few reptiles and amphibians because of cold temperatures
Many animals hibernate in the winter because food is not abundant.
Name 3 main Alpine Tundra plants
Grasses, lichens, shrubs, etc.
What are the 5 trophic levels in a polar ecosystem in order?
1). Primary producer
2). Primary consumer
3). Secondary consumer
4). Tertiary consumer
5). Quaternary consumer
Why is the permafrost melting?
Climate change's warmer temperatures
What is the limiting factor in the Arctic and Antarctic Tundras?
Temperature